[19820312]IP0174C_民防与核战争的影响.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 CIVIL DEFENSE AND THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WAR IP0174C W e have received an increasing number of requests for information on the United States c i v i l defense program and on the e f f e c t s of nuclear war. This Info Pack contains material on nuclear weapons and on the anticipated physical, economic, and social consequences of nuclear attacks on the United States, basic information on the c i v i l defense program, and material discussing some of the arguments, pro and con, surrounding the c i v i l defense issue. Those wishing more specific information on the c i v i l defense program should write to: Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Public Affairs 1725 I S t r e e t , N.W. Washington, D. C. 20472 W e hope t h i s information i s helpful. Congressional Reference Division